Chet Holmgren nominated for February’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month

Chet Holmgren nominated for February’s Western Conference Rookie of the Month.

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was nominated for Western Conference Rookie of the Month for February. Victor Wembanyama came away with the award for a second time.

Holmgren won it in October/November and December. He was nominated in January. This season, he’s helped the Thunder to a 42-18 record and sole possession of first place in the Western Conference standings.

In 60 games, the 21-year-old has averaged 17.2 points on 54.4% shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 blocks. He’s shot 39.7% from 3 on 4.3 attempts.

In 11 games in February, Holmgren averaged 19.3 points on 59.2% shooting, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 blocks. He shot 45.6% from 3 on 5.2 attempts. He also participated in the 2024 All-Star’s Rising Stars challenge.

The other nominees were Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George and Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson. Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller won the East’s award.

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